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Q: QuestionIs the quality gotten any better? I bought a denon about 6 years ago and hated it since day 1. I called the customer support & they said that's the way it's supposed to be.

Asked 1 month ago by Ghost.

Q: QuestionHow do I add height channels? The receiver supports Dolby Atmos but I don’t see any front or rear height channels

Asked 2 months ago by Amit.

• A:Answer Hello Akaura0416. Good question. The first step is to assign your AVR-S970H's amplification. This is done in the Amp Assign settings page in the On Screen Menu. If your Atmos speakers are in the ceiling, you can select from Top Front or Top Middle. If you have Atmos speakers high on the front wall, you can select Front Height. Here's how to navigate your On Screen Settings Menu to get to this page: Connections > Connecting Speakers > Speaker Configuration And Amp Assign Settings. Here is a link which details the process for the AVR-S970H: https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS970H/NA/EN/DRDZSYqtphnnez.php

  Answered 2 months ago by Denon Team

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Q: QuestionDoes this receiver support wireless hearing aid functionality?

Asked 2 months ago by Chip.

• A:Answer Hello Chip. The AVR-S970H has a Bluetooth receiver and a Bluetooth transmitter. If your device is has Bluetooth, the AVR-S970H can be paired with it.

  Answered 2 months ago by Denon Team

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Q: QuestionCan you stream utube tv thru it

Asked 2 months ago by Fab.

• A:Answer Hello Fab. If you have a source which offers Youtube and has an HDMI output, the AVR-S970H can support the feed. If you have an audio-only requirement with Youtube (for listening to music or an audiobook for example), then you can stream from your mobile device or computer to the AVR-S970H's Bluetooth receiver.

  Answered 2 months ago by Denon Team

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Q: QuestionWill Zone 2 audio output work with OPTICAL audio input from the TV? My old Onkyo TX-SR603X doesn't accept optical inputs for Zone 2 speakers, so I have to run TV audio through a DAC which is cumbersome. Hope to avoid that with a new receiver.

Asked 3 months ago by TonyS.

• A:Answer Hello TonyS, Yes, the Denon AVR-S970H can output audio from the optical input to Zone 2 while simultaneously using the same HDMI signal in the main zone. If you want to listen to a different source in Zone 2 while having HDMI audio in the main zone, you can only choose from the HEOS, Tuner, USB, or analog inputs for Zone 2. In contrast, the X series receivers can output optical audio in either scenario. Please note that only PCM 2-channel signals will output to Zone 2 in this situation. Regards,  Denon

  Answered 2 months ago by Denon Team

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Q: Question1. Can i stream from my android phone to this receiver without any cables? 2. Can i stream from my PC to this receiver without any cables? 3. Can i stream from an apple iphone to this receiver without any cables?

Asked 3 months ago by Van.

• A:Answer Hello Van. Yes - the AVR-S970H has a HEOS engine on board which allows you to stream wirelessly from your Android device (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth), your iPhone (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth), and from your PC (Bluetooth - if your PC has a Bluetooth transmitter. A Bluetooth dongle can be added if it doesn't). Once you have downloaded the free HEOS app to your mobile device, you will have all your wireless streaming options at hand, as well as access to many popular streaming services.

  Answered 3 months ago by Denon Team

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Q: QuestionHeight measurements are incorrect on the website

Asked 3 months ago by HiFi.

• A:Answer Hello. The dimensions listed on Best Buy's website for the AVR-S970H include the height of attached verticaly-pointing Bluetooth/Wi-Fi antennas, the AVR's feet, as well as the rear connection terminals and operation dials on the front panel.

  Answered 3 months ago by Denon Team

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Q: QuestionDoes this receiver have Denon's Personal Memory Plus function?

Asked 3 months ago by DennisW.

• A:Answer Hello Dennis. Yes, the Denon AVR-S670H has the Personal Memory Plus function. However, it is know labeled as Quick Select Plus. Here is a link to all the details: https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS670H/NA/EN/GFNFSYpvidhwvj.php

  Answered 3 months ago by Denon Team

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Q: QuestionDoes this receiver include an AM FM Tuner.

Asked 4 months ago by AMFMTuner.

• A:Answer Yes it does. Just got this one a month ago and love it

  Answered 4 months ago by RLLangVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionGot a new Samsung TV a month ago how do I hook up surround sound if my tv don’t have optical. Does the Bluetooth connect the tv and this receiver together? I use to connect my cable box to my old receiver but don’t have cable anymore.

Asked 4 months ago by RLLang.

• A:Answer Hello. The recommended way to connect a new Samsung TV to the AVR-S970H is to purchase an optional HDMI cable. The HDMI cable will connect to the Samsung TV's e/ARC port and to the AVR-S970H's e/ARC port on the rear panel. This will allow for the audio from to the TV to be fed to your AVR-S970H when you select the AVR-S970H's input labeled 'TV'. It is also a good idea to check your TV's audio settings to make sure the Digital Audio Output is set to either 'Auto' or 'Bitstream'.

  Answered 4 months ago by Denon Team

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Q: QuestionI want to connect 8 speakers total. 2 8ohm speakers connected in parallel in front Right. 2 8ohm speakers on front left. Also connect 2 8ohm speakers on rear right and 2 8ohm speakers on rear left. Can this receiver handle that?

Asked 6 months ago by Jesman.

• A:Answer Connecting two 8 ohm speakers in parallel results in the receiver "seeing" a 4 ohm load. Many receivers can drive a 4 ohm load, but doing so requires more current and as a result the amplifier may experience overheating problems. For low volume listening this shouldn't be a problem.

  Answered 3 weeks ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionTo set up the Denon S970H 90 W device, I don't have a TV but have a monitor and a laptop. is there a best way to complete the setup using the monitor and laptop, or just the laptop?

Asked 9 months ago by Granite.

• A:Answer No, it’s for a tv

  Answered 6 months ago by EdwardCVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you stream from a Roku and play the video through the TV and have the sound match? Will it still work if sending the output through an amplifier?work

Asked 9 months ago by GaryW.

• A:Answer Yes, either connection will work. If the Roku device is connected to the TV, you should connect the Denon AVR-S970H via HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel). The alternative option is to connect the Roku directly to the receiver and then use an HDMI cable to connect the receiver to the TV. In either scenario, using the HDMI ARC connection is recommended. However, if your TV does not support ARC, then the second option is the better choice.

  Answered 8 months ago by Denon Team

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Q: QuestionDoes it have radio FM?

Asked 10 months ago by Eli.

• A:Answer Hello, yes, the Denon AVR-S970H is indeed equipped with an FM and AM tuner. However, depending on your area, you might prefer TuneIn radio as AM/FM reception can be a bit finicky in some areas. For TuneIn Radio, simply download the free HEOS app.

  Answered 10 months ago by Denon Team

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Q: Question1. We have a 2009 Samsung flat screen. Will this work with it? 2. We have some 1990 a set of tower speakers. Will they work with this receiver?

Asked 11 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Hello. The AVR-S970H is a very capable AV receiver and is therefore probably a good candidate for fitting nicely into your set-up if your Samsung TV has HDMI inputs. Without specific model numbers of your TV and your speakers, it is not possible to be completely conclusive. If in doubt, a Best Buy employee who specializes in Home Theater should be able to answer your questions.

  Answered 11 months ago by Denon Team

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Q: QuestionIf you have a SiriusXM subscription can the receiver take the wifi signal and process it successfully.

Asked 1 year ago by Keith.

• A:Answer Hello Keith. Yes - the AVR-S970H has a HEOS engine, so all that's required is to download the free HEOS app, and SiriusXM can be found among the many popular streaming services on offer. All you have to do is sign-in, and you are good to go.

  Answered 11 months ago by Denon Team

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Q: QuestionI purchased the AVR-S760H to replace my Onkyo that was having issues with the surround and Subwoofer. Unfortunately, S760H cannot send the audio output to both the TV and the AVR and to my Hearlink hearing aids is this possible on S970H?

Asked 1 year ago by Cort.

• A:Answer Hello Cort. The AVR-S970H has a Bluetooth transmitter, but it isn't able to send an audio feed to your TV while outputting an audio signal to your Bluetooth hear aids and to the Main Zone speakers, Here is a link to what can be done while using Bluetooth heapdhones: https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS970H/NA/EN/DRDZSYnoukoszf.php

  Answered 7 months ago by Denon Team

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Q: Questionhow many speakers can I hook up

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer 7 and 2 powered subs

  Answered 1 year ago by KyleD

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Q: QuestionOn the Denon AVR-S970H can I select the speakers to either stereo or all channels like I can on the remote of my Onkyo R-494. It was hard to read the button functions on the remote on the picture. Also what wattage using 6 ohm tower speakers

Asked 1 year ago by barcoft45s.

• A:Answer Hello. Yes - the AVR-S970H has a variety of sound mode options, including Stereo and Multi Ch. Stereo. The 6 ohm maximum power rating is 125 watts.

  Answered 1 year ago by Denon Team

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